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Why are humans the only species with a chin?

Why are humans the only species with a chin?

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  • Humans' upright posture and need for vision correction may have driven the evolution of the chin.
  • The chin may have served as a platform for the tongue and jaw to rest against in a bipedal lifestyle.
  • Some scientists suggest the chin may also have played a role in facial symmetry and social perception.
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